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December 2023

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December 31
- I tried Apple Arcade for a week, and I’m not sure whether it’s worth subscribing to right now
- I ditched my liquid detergent for laundry sheets — here’s why you should switch too
- Mobile apps have taken a turn for the worse in the past year — here's why
- I would cancel Apple TV Plus this month — here's why
December 30
- I review phones for a living — and this is the best Android phone of 2023
- Windows 11 vs macOS in 2024 will be a mess, so I'm learning Linux
December 29
- 120 frames per second is gaming’s future — and something PS5 Pro needs to deliver
- The 5 things I'm glad I knew before buying a mini PC
December 28
- I used the KonMari method to declutter my house — and it changed everything
- Forget OLED iPad — I just want an iPad with MagSafe
- Google Pixel 8a — these are the 3 upgrades Google needs to make
- I test portable speakers for a living — these are my 3 favorites of 2023
- The best phone I tested in 2023 wasn’t from Apple or Samsung
December 27
- The OnePlus Open was the best phone I tried in 2023 — here's why
- I ditched the PSVR 2 for the Meta Quest 3 — here’s what happened
- I test tech wearables for a living — this 1980s-style smartwatch is my favorite product of 2023
- Most of you can’t even buy my favorite laptop of 2023 — you’re missing out
- My son hates drinking water — but my favorite gadget of 2023 has been a game changer
December 26
- Forget Sony, Canon and Fuji — the best video camera of the year is from DJI and will fit in your pocket
- I test headphones for a living — these are my favorite of 2023
- 9 things I've learned since cooking with cast iron — seasoning, cleaning and more
- I review gaming hardware and this was my favorite non-Steam Deck handheld of 2023
- I test AI for a living and these are the 5 most amazing AI tools of the year
- The first 5 games you should play on your new Xbox Series X
December 25
- 5 must-have accessories for your new MacBook
- New iPhone 15 Pro? These are the features a long-time iPhone user tries out first
- I’m an avid hiker — and these are my 5 favorite Apple Watch features
December 24
- Haters be damned — the Xbox Series S is my favorite gadget of 2023
- I've been an iPhone user since the beginning — these are the iPhone 15 features I'd try first
December 23
- I test laptops for a living — and these are my 3 favorite laptops of 2023
- I tried Turtle Beach’s new Stealth Ultra pro controller and the Elite Series 2 should be worried
- I test wireless earbuds for a living — and these are the best of 2023
December 22
- Marvel in 2023 report card: The best and worst MCU movies and shows
December 21
- iPhone 16 Ultra in 2024? Here’s why I wouldn’t bet on it
- Which iPad should you buy this holiday?
- I saw 79 movies in theaters this year — here’s the 10 best and 10 worst
December 20
- I hate the cold — but these smart home gadgets are helping me stay warm this winter
- My favorite laptop of the year has such an amazing OLED screen, I’ve stopped using my iPad Pro
- I watch TV shows for a living — these are the 10 best I saw this year
- The same thing keeps breaking on my iPhones — and I've finally embraced a new solution
- Kangtastrophe! Here's how Marvel should move on from Jonathan Majors and Kang Dynasty
- Which MacBook should you buy this holiday? Here’s your cheat sheet
December 19
- Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra could blow away iPhone 15 Pro Max — here's 5 reasons why
- My gaming PC would smoke PS6 — but here's why I still want the PS5 Pro
December 18
- I tried Apple’s Journal app for a week — here’s what I found
- LG B3 OLED TV test results are in — here’s how it stacks up
December 17
- I've got a big gripe with tablets — but the Pixel Tablet finally fixes it
- Meteor Lake AI laptops are on sale now, but read this before you buy
December 16
- I hate to say it, but Bannerlord hasn't fulfilled its potential — not even close
- These air conduction wireless earbuds turned me from a skeptic to a fan
- 3 reasons why I’m excited to try Intel Meteor Lake laptops
- iPhone 16 and spatial video — what it means for the Apple Vision Pro
- I’ve been using the PlayStation Portal for a month — here’s my verdict on if it's worth the restock hype
December 15
- I test TVs for a living — and these are my 3 best TVs for 2023
- Steam Deck OLED is the must-buy handheld of 2023 — and the perfect holiday gift for gamers
- Forget AirPods Pro — at half the price, Skullcandy's Rail ANC buds are a no-brainer alternative
- Intel Meteor Lake ‘AI laptops’ have landed — here’s 5 you can buy right now
December 14
- The Apple Vision Pro's spatial video looks like a game changer — here's why
- Samsung Galaxy S24: 5 biggest rumors for Samsung’s next flagship
December 13
- Forget Steam Deck OLED — you can make the LCD model look just as good with this amazing accessory
December 12
- Microsoft discounting Xbox Series X following disastrous sales — is the console war already over?
December 11
- This is the most annoying thing about high-end fitness trackers in 2023
- Windows 12 vs Windows 11: 3 biggest rumored upgrades
- OnePlus 12 is coming with a feature all other phones need to copy
December 10
- 5 things I love about new Bose QC Ultra Headphones — and 1 thing I hate
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 promises to have the best performance yet —here's why that really doesn't matter
- I can’t wait for The Last of Us season 2 to air but I’m also dreading it — here’s why
- I ditched the iPhone 15 Pro for the OnePlus Open — 5 things I discovered after using a foldable
December 9
- 9 things I’ve learned since buying an air fryer
- This tiny Nintendo Switch dock is a game changer — and it’s perfect for traveling
- I bought this $20 Apple Watch clone off TikTok to track my sleep — and it actually works
- This Victrola Bluetooth turntable got me playing vinyl again after 5 years
- I hate the Avatar movies but Frontiers of Pandora is my biggest gaming surprise of the year
- Forget the Galaxy S23 Ultra — here's why you should wait for the Galaxy S24 Ultra
December 8
- The Xbox App Store could be just the competition that Apple and Android need
- Meta’s new VR headset looks just as weird as Apple Vision Pro — I really don’t want to see your eyes
December 6
- Blue Eye Samurai is the best Netflix show you're not watching — I see why it’s 100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- GTA 6 trailer — 3 things I love and 2 I hate
- I just built the world's best gaming PC — it was a bit of disaster but totally worth it
December 5
- The GTA 6 trailer is great — but for this hardcore series fan, returning to Vice City feels like a mistake
December 4
- The Flipper Zero has gotten a bad rap but I love this little hacking tool
- 5 ways I improved headphone sound from my MacBook
- I've fixed a lot of phones and this one missing iPhone design feature still baffles me
- I took the PlayStation Portal on a trip — and I’ll never do it again
December 3
- I'm a sleep writer — here's what I do when I can't sleep
- Just bought a Black Friday OLED TV? Here’s the one Netflix show you need to watch first
- iOS 18 — here's the biggest upgrades I need to see
- Samsung Galaxy S24 is due this major upgrade
December 2
- I test audio gear for a living — and this $1,200 Bluetooth speaker just blew me away